Zoo Crew

Do You

• Love to learn about animals?
• Like talking to people?
• Want to become active in wildlife conservation?
• Have an interest in animals and the environment?
• Display good working habits?
• Want to have a GREAT time this summer?

What does Zoo Crew Do?

Zoo Crew teens (ages 13-17) assist in the Education & Engagement Division by actively participating in various conservation projects.  The Zoo Crew teen program focuses on conservation and encourages teens to learn responsibility, develop job and career skills and grow in their personal conservation ethic. Zoo Crew teens do not participate in the care and feeding of Zoo animals.

Requirements

• be at least 13 years old by January 1 and not older than 17 by June 1 of the year they will be participating.
• commit to attend once/week for the entire summer (June - August) on Tuesdays -Saturdays with only two (2) excused absences. 
• have an exceptional interest in animals and the environment.
• have the desire and ability to work with people of all ages.
• attend an orientation session with parent or guardian.
• attend training sessions.
• work at least one six (6) hour shift per week.
• always wear their uniform while on duty - Zoo Crew shirt & their own khaki shorts or pants.
• All participants are required to complete the following: policy and contract form, waiver and release of claims form, and a medical information/emergency contact form.

How To Apply

To qualify for the application process, an applicant must return a completed application AND two (2) reference forms by the deadline of 4 pm on Friday, March 21, 2025.  Please note, by completing the application process there is no guarantee of acceptance into the Zoo Crew program.  Partial, incomplete, or late applications and/or reference forms will not be considered.  

The Zoo Crew program consists of 60 teens each summer.  Participants from last summer who met their commitments and served us well are invited to return. We subtract the number of returning teens from 60 to determine the number of available slots for new teens. Only complete applications (application and two reference forms) that are returned by the deadline will be reviewed. Applicants who submit complete applications will be scheduled for an interview. Final selections of applicants for participation into the Zoo Crew Program will be based on application, reference forms, interview, and skill level.

To Parents/Guardians:

• The Zoo Crew Teen program is a commitment not only for your teen, but also for parents and family. Please remember that Zoo Crew teens are allowed only two (2) scheduled absences during the summer program.
• Parents/Guardians must attend the mandatory Orientation Session. It will give you insight as to what your teen will accomplish, and what will be expected of your teen.

• Application form (Coming soon)
  
• Reference form (Coming soon)
  

Deadline to apply: Friday, March 21, 2025 at 4 p.m.

$150 fee covers uniform shirt, name tag, training materials and activities. This fee is not due until you are selected for Zoo Crew.